The Divide with Brandi Kruse

Is Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez suddenly taking on a more moderate tone as she runs for mayor? We compare her statements to her actions. 

Commentary: As she faces death threats, Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant wants what every crime victim deserves - and it can't be achieved by defunding Seattle PD.

In an extended interview, Brandi Kruse speaks with Fremont Brewing co-owner Sara Nelson. Nelson is running for the Seattle City Council seat currently held by Lorena Gonzalez, who announced her bid for mayor this week and Nelson said she would be a "voice of reason" at City Hall.

In her weekly interview with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Brandi Kruse sits down to discuss everything from counties reopening in Western Washington to the latest with Seattle PD. Plus, the latest vaccination efforts in the state.

This week: Seattle PD Interim Chief Adrian Diaz on unrest arrests, plus city's spike in murders and shootings. Plus: Washington Hospitality Association CEO Anthony Anton. Also: Debate over teacher vaccination timeline 

This week on "The Divide": Tom Jones, senior media writer at Poynter, warns of complacency as the press begins covering a new president. Plus: Little Conejo co-owner Mychal Dynes on the ongoing struggle for small businesses. Commentary: Republicans need to ditch the purity tests!